23 - 27 August 2026
San Diego, California, US

SPIE Optics + Photonics Program

A packed week of conferences, workshops, posters, special events, and an exhibition

Building the 2026 program

Each year this important optics and photonics community comes together to share and discuss current research, hear the latest breakthroughs, and connect with colleagues.

Be sure to review the 45 conference topics to see which research area best aligns with yours. We welcome your participation.

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We welcome your participation!

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View the three 2026 symposia


Putting focus on topical areas with application tracks
Application tracks list presentations on a topical area with broad-range interest so that participants can easily locate presentations in their area of interest. 
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An invitation to participate


SPIE Optics + Photonics is the right choice for your next conference. You will experience five days of thought-provoking sessions, plenary talks, networking events, and an exhibition that will bring the community together again in San Diego. Come to share and learn from the experiences and insights of world experts, researchers, and innovators discussing advancements in optical engineering and applications, nanotechnology, quantum science, and organic photonics. Read the invitation.

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